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AfCFTA Competitiveness Audit

Assess your company's level of readiness for the African single market. A 5-dimension diagnostic to identify your strengths and points of vigilance.

10 minutes
Score out of 100

Why take this audit?

Four essential reasons to assess your competitiveness before entering the continental market.

Compliance

Is your company eligible for AfCFTA tariff advantages?

Competitiveness

Do your costs allow you to compete with African rivals?

Competitive intelligence

Do you have the necessary information to target the right markets?

Business networks

Do you have the necessary contacts to succeed in your establishment?

What you will get

At the end of the assessment, you will receive a structured and actionable diagnostic.

  • Overall readiness score out of 100
  • Detailed score by competitiveness area
  • Identification of points of vigilance
  • Personalized priority recommendations
  • Possibility of in-depth support from CAVIE

Competitiveness assessment

Answer the following questions to get your readiness score. All answers are confidential.

1
Compliance
2
Logistics
3
Competitive intelligence
4
Digital
5
Networks
Phase 1 of 5

Regulatory compliance and AfCFTA eligibility

Assessment of your legal capacity to benefit from preferential tariff treatment.

1Does your company already export to one or more African countries?
2Do you know the rules of origin applicable to your products under the AfCFTA?
3Do you have a certificate of origin or are you able to obtain one?
4Is your company compliant with OHADA uniform acts (articles of association, accounting, securities)?
5Have you identified the products in your catalog that could benefit from tariff reductions under the AfCFTA?
Step 1 of 5
Phase 2 of 5

Cost competitiveness and logistics performance

Assessment of the impact of transport costs and the supply chain on your price competitiveness.

6Have you modeled your cost structure to assess your price competitiveness against continental competitors?
7Do you know the most efficient transport corridors to reach your target markets in Africa?
8Do you have reliable logistics partners in the targeted African regions?
9Have you ever managed cross-border customs formalities in Africa?
10Are you able to use the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) or other secure payment mechanisms for intra-African trade?
Step 2 of 5
Phase 3 of 5

Commercial offering and competitive intelligence

Examination of the suitability of your offering for target markets and your monitoring capabilities.

11Are your products or services compliant with the sanitary, phytosanitary, and technical standards of the target destination countries?
12Do you conduct regular competitive intelligence on the African markets you target?
13Do you use market data (trade statistics, customs flows, sector studies) to guide your decisions?
14Do you have a manager or a team dedicated to strategic intelligence and international development?
15Can your production system absorb a sudden increase in continental demand without a loss of quality?
Step 3 of 5
Phase 4 of 5

Technological maturity and artificial intelligence

Assessment of the level of digitalization and the integration of advanced digital tools.

16Are your internal systems interoperable with customs single windows or cross-border e-commerce platforms?
17Do you use digital tools to manage your commercial operations (ERP, CRM, management software)?
18Have you explored the use of artificial intelligence to optimize your operations (inventory forecasting, price adjustment, machine translation)?
19Do you have a website or online presence geared towards African markets?
20Do you have cybersecurity and data protection measures adapted to cross-border trade?
Step 4 of 5
Phase 5 of 5

Business networks and strategic influence

Assessment of your social capital and influence networks in target countries.

21Do you have local business contacts (distributors, sales agents, partners) in your target countries?
22Are you a member of a bilateral chamber of commerce, an employers' organization, or a pan-African professional network?
23Do you have connections with your country's diplomatic representations in your target markets?
24Is your company capable of engaging in constructive dialogue with regulators and administrations in host countries?
25Do you have access to law firms or tax experts in the targeted African countries?
Step 5 of 5

Your contact details

This information allows us to establish your profile and, if you wish, offer you personalized support.

Your pre-audit results

0 /100

Take action with CAVIE Open Universities (COU2026)

CAVIE can conduct a full audit with a detailed report and a strategic roadmap. Good news: this in-depth audit is included in your participation in the CAVIE Open Universities (COU2026)!

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Secure your positioning in the AfCFTA with CAVIE Open Universities (COU2026)

The pre-audit reveals the symptoms. CAVIE's in-depth audit identifies the causes and solutions. Register for COU2026 to benefit from this complete audit included!

Frequently Asked Questions

The assessment consists of 25 questions divided into 5 steps. It takes about 10 minutes to complete. You get your score and report immediately after submitting your answers.
Yes, the online pre-audit is completely free. It is a preliminary diagnostic step. The in-depth audit, conducted by CAVIE experts, is subject to a personalized technical and financial offer.
Absolutely. Your answers and your score are strictly confidential. The data is used solely for the diagnostic and is never shared with third parties.
The online pre-audit is a rapid diagnostic tool that reveals the symptoms and identifies your company's areas of vulnerability. The in-depth audit, conducted by CAVIE experts, includes a scoping interview (30 to 60 minutes), a detailed documentary analysis, a field diagnostic, and results in an operational roadmap with concrete and prioritized recommendations.
Any African company, regardless of its size and sector of activity, wishing to assess its capacity to operate in the continental single market. The pre-audit is particularly relevant for SMEs and companies planning to export for the first time within the framework of the AfCFTA.